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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 816.05, 1,126.17 and 466.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 816.05, 1,126.17 and 466.74 is: 644.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    816.05 : 1,126.17 = 466.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    816.05/1,126.17 = 466.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    816.05x = 1,126.17 × 466.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    816.05x = 525,628.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,628.59/816.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.11

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